2027 1 oz Lunar Goat Platinum Coin

Introduction

The 2027 1 oz Lunar Goat Platinum Coin celebrates the Year of the Goat as part of The Perth Mint's Australian Lunar Series III. Struck from one troy ounce of .9995 fine platinum, this bullion coin combines precious metal content with an annually changing design inspired by the Chinese lunar calendar. Issued as Australian legal tender, it offers investors and collectors a platinum addition to the 2027 Lunar Goat collection.

History

The Perth Mint's Australian Lunar Series III continues a tradition of precious metal coins honoring the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. The third series began in 2020 with the Year of the Mouse and features annual designs celebrating each animal in the traditional lunar calendar.

The 2027 release celebrates the Year of the Goat, the eighth animal in the Chinese zodiac. Previous Years of the Goat include 2015, 2003, 1991, and 1979. In Chinese tradition, the Goat is associated with qualities including creativity, compassion, calmness, and resilience.

For the 2027 Lunar Goat bullion program, The Perth Mint offers platinum exclusively in the 1 oz format. The issue complements the broader range of 2027 Lunar Goat coins struck in gold and silver while providing a distinct option for platinum investors and Lunar Series collectors.

Design

The 2027 Lunar Goat design celebrates the eighth animal of the Chinese zodiac and incorporates the Chinese character for goat, the inscription GOAT 2027, and The Perth Mint's P mintmark.

The obverse features Dan Thorne's effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. Inscriptions identify the monarch and include the coin's weight, platinum fineness, and Australian monetary denomination.